Strawberries

Researchers from the Junta de Andalucía have recently developed an innovative DNA molecular marker that allows the selection of strawberry varieties with a 50% higher pulp compactness, as reported by the valenciafruits.com website. This study was conducted by the Institute. read more

The first pallets of Calinda strawberries arrived at Special Fruit last week, marking the traditional start of the premium variety's season at the Belgian importer with the beginning of the new year. "It looks very promising so far. The quality is excellent, and we are already noticing a market read more

Challenges are plentiful, and at the 21st Strawberry Day, there was no avoiding naming them. However, things are not looking too bleak for strawberry growers. In fact, upon closer examination of the data and market analysis, it becomes apparent that strawberry growers are in a favorable position here. read more

For example, the right plant genetic solutions and a suitable cultivation system were still missing to enable a large-scale deployment of robots. "In particular, subsidies are necessary to accelerate the robotization," he said on January 8th at the opening of the read more

Czy jest możliwe, aby w grudniu mieć słodkie, premium owoce jagodowe, które zostały wyhodowane w Wielkiej Brytanii? Sandy Booth z New Forest Fruit udowodnił, że tak. Firma już produkuje jedne z najwcześniejszych truskawek w kraju, ale poszli dalej i produkują premium truskawkę. read more

Researchers from the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (IFAPA) in Malaga have identified a gene responsible for the firmness of strawberries. The discovery will facilitate

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Włoski hodowca jagód Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) umocnił swoje partnerstwo z indyjskimi firmami Mahaberry i 8 Berries po podpisaniu umowy w sierpniu 2024 roku. read more

Drosophila suzukii is one of the sworn enemies of small fruit growers, such as raspberries, blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries. Containment strategies mainly focus on the use of insecticides, but the results are often not sufficient to prevent damage. read more

A team of researchers from the Strawberry Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology group of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa) in Malaga have identified specific regions of the strawberry genome for enhancing its firmness. read more

Not long ago, most farms stopped using artificial lighting for cultivation in winter because of the energy crisis. At that time, there were questions about whether lighted cultivation would make a comeback or if local strawberries and tomatoes would only be available in summer. However, the following years quickly provided answers to these questions. read more

The data on strawberries was presented by Dr. Eng. Dariusz Paszko from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. Poland still remains at the forefront of global strawberry producers. Between 2010 and 2022, similar to most leaders, strawberry production in our country... read more

A team of researchers from the Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology of Strawberry Group at the Andalusian Institute of Research and Training in Agriculture, Fisheries, Food, and

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Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

The season for fresh strawberries from Egypt started with high prices, estimated to be double those of the previous season. However, just one to two weeks into the season, prices have dropped significantly. At the beginning of the season, growers were explaining the price hikes by pointing to a general increase in production. read more

Współczesne uprawy truskawek stają w obliczu znaczących wyzwań spowodowanych efektami zmian klimatycznych, co prowadzi do warunków nieprzewidywalnych i często stresujących dla roślin. Takie warunki obejmują nagłe zmiany temperatury, ekstremalne zjawiska pogodowe... read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair, taking place for the third time at the Kielce Trade Fair grounds, is an important event for the horticultural industry. Nearly 400 exhibitors are waiting for the participants. During the fair, numerous conferences take place, providing opportunities for meetings and discussions on. read more

The booths of companies offering biological solutions dedicated to protecting berry plants were increasingly popular among visitors. Among them was Biobest, which offers growers systems for monitoring based on data from specialized cameras. read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Huelva Strawberries, has moved this week to Tangier to select 1,300 female workers who will join the harvesting campaign.

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Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries from Huelva, traveled to Tangier this week to select 1,300 workers to join the province’s berry fruit harvesting campaign as part of the government’s recruitment drive. read more

Dane porównują "średnią" cenę bieżącego tygodnia z "średnią ceną poprzedniego tygodnia dla kilku owoców, ujawniając niewielkie i istotne wahania w niektórych odmianach. Wśród jabłek na przykład, jabłka odmiany Bramley's seedling zanotowały niewielki spadek, w porównaniu z bieżącym tygodniem. read more